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The Board prohibits
possession of laser pointers and attachments and telephone paging
devices/beepers by students on school property, on buses and other vehicles
provided by the district, and at school-sponsored activities.
The Board prohibits use of personal communication devices by students during
the school day in district buildings, on district property, and while
students are attending school-sponsored activities.
In addition, the Board prohibits possession and use by students of any
device that provides for a wireless, unfiltered connection to the Internet.
The district shall not be liable for the loss, damage or misuse of any
electronic device brought to school by a student.
The Superintendent or designee shall annually notify students,
parents/guardians and staff about the district's electronic device policy by
publishing such policy in the student handbook, newsletters, posted notices
and other efficient methods.
Violations of this policy by a student shall result in disciplinary action
and may result in confiscation of the electronic device.
The confiscated item shall not be returned until a conference has been held
with a parent/guardian.
Telephone Pagers/Beepers
With prior administrative approval, the telephone paging device/beeper
prohibition shall not apply in the following cases:
1. A student who is a member of a volunteer fire company,
ambulance or rescue squad.
2. A student who has a need for such device due to the medical
condition of an immediate family member.
3. Other reasons determined appropriate by the building principal.
Personal Communication Devices
Cellular telephones shall be turned off during instructional and class
time, during passing times between classes and at any other time where use
of the device would cause a disruption of school activities.
Cellular telephones that have the capability to take photographs or to
record audio or video shall not be used for such purposes while on district
property or while a student is engaged in school-sponsored activities,
unless expressly authorized in advance by the building principal or
designee.
Laptop computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs) brought to
school shall be restricted to classroom or instructional-related activities.
Students shall comply with the guidelines set by the classroom teacher or
school officials for the educational use of laptop computers and PDAs.
Exceptions to the prohibitions set forth in this policy may be made for
health, safety or emergency reasons with prior approval of the building
principal or designee, or when use is provided for in a students'
individualized education program (IEP).
References:
Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act -
18 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 5703
School Code - 24 P.S. Sec. 510, 1317.1
Board Policy - 113, 218, 233, 815
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